My only experience with a semi-automatic has been my M&P .22 and my Shield 9mm. I will be in the market for a full size semi soon and thought I'd try out a Glock since it seems that "everyone" loves a Glock. I know not everyone but they have their followers for sure.

At the range yesterday I rented a Glock 17. It felt ok in my hands but it didn't melt into my grip like I'd hoped. I could probably get used to it. The trigger seemed smoother than my shield and I actually shot pretty decent groups shooting at 5 yards. What I didn't like was that after 10 rounds my hand was tingling a bit like if I'd hit a tree with an aluminum baseball bat. Not pleasant. I shot it a couple of more times and the same thing. Am I doing something wrong or is it just the way the gun feels. I never get that feeling after shooting my Shield 9 or my 357. Maybe it's just me.

It's your grip, probably.
Either too loose or too tight.
Or just maybe that particular rental gun had something wrong with it - like a crack in the frame or something.
Before deciding try another one, first.

Well, I never considered that it might be something I was doing wrong.
Thinking back, it is possible that I was gripping it too tight since it was an unfamiliar gun but I'm just not sure. Ok, I'll give it another chance. But I do want to try the M&P and maybe an XD next time out.

Yes, I was expecting the angels to start singing when i held the Glock and when that didn't happen I guess I was a little disappointed. I did like the trigger and my grouping, just not the tingling. And to be clear it wasn't just like hitting a tree with an aluminum baseball bat. Not that bad but a tingle for sure.

Oh, and I'm purposely staying away from the 1911's until the next bonus comes through at the end of the year.

A Glock is a good gun. So is the M&P, XD, XDm, SR, P99, PPQ, SP2022, P30, etc. etc. etc. There are so many good guns out there these days. Find the one that you like the best and then 1.) train with it 2.) enjoy it responsibly.

P.S. - give them all a try if you can. I know it costs money to rent, but it costs even more money trading things in. Trust me.

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You could have carpel tunnel too I had carpel tunnel and that's what would happen to me I'm just sayin

This is why I don't shoot pistols left handed. I played a lot of computer games when I was younger, and I type with it predominantly at work, and that wrist is pretty messed up. I'm right-handed but left-eye dominant. I end up shooting rifles and shotguns left handed and pistols right-handed. The shoulder takes most of the forces with rifles and shotguns so I can shoot "normal" for me. I'm all kinds of weird.

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Know the status of your weapon
Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges
Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture
Maintain situational awareness

With so many great alternatives available, most better, it shouldn't be difficult to find a decent pistol that isn't a gLoCk. Go to a range and try some out, pick the one that suits you best of the many suggested alternatives.

Great gun, whether you get the compact, service model, or XDM which is the largest version is your choice. Love shootin the 9mm service model. Also a Beretta 92 is a fun shooting gun, just ask the army!

Don't know about the tingling, that sounds odd, but it doesn't surprise me you don't like the grip feel of the Glock 17, it's way curvy. Try the 19 in 9mm, although I guess it's not full size, but it works like one.

I think the XD series has better ergonomics than the Glocks. They even shaped the trigger safety better so it doesn't stick out and sting your finger on recoil. Why Glock has never corrected its design, I don't know. I don't think Glocks handle recoil as well as XDs and other brands either. Really good guns, NOT perfect for everyone.....

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I've tried to like Glocks too, but just can't. My brother is a Glock guy and I've shot them quite a bit. I'm a very accurate shooter - been shooting for over 25 years. This is why we have variety. I respect what Glock did for the gun world.

Don't lock yourself into a preconceived notion of what gun you should get. Try a variety and buy what feels good to you. There should be something in just about any price range to suit that criteria for you.

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